Question

A 35-year-old with suspected DKA: glucose 520 mg/dL, pH 7.12, bicarbonate 10 mEq/L, positive ketones. First fluid choice?

Accepted Answer

0.9% saline 15-20 mL/kg within first hour

Answer

D5 0.45% saline immediately

Answer

0.45% saline immediately

Answer

Colloid bolus

Answer

Fluid restriction

Practice question

A 35-year-old with suspected DKA: glucose 520 mg/dL, pH 7.12, bicarbonate 10 mEq/L, positive ketones. First fluid choice?